[Current date][Recipient’s name or Committee name][Recipient’s institutional address]Dear [Recipient’s name, such as Dr. X X, or Members of the X Committee]:
[当前日期][收件人姓名或委员会名叫作][收件人的公司位置]尊敬的[收件人姓名，如X博士，或X委员会成员]：
Paragraph 1. Introduction. State your purpose for writing and explain your relationship to the applicant.Use the applicant’s full name (and title if they have a PhD) at your first mention and subsequently refer to the applicant by first name. Provide a one- or two-sentence overall description of the applicant.Example first sentences:It is my pleasure to recommend [Dr. Applicant’s first and last name] for [the position of X, or admission to X, or the X fellowship] at [name of institution].I am writing in support of [X X’s] application to/for [X] at [X].Example middle sentences:X was a graduate student in my lab, where she/he distinguished herself/himself as a talented researcher and a respected leader.I came to know X first when she/he was a student in my xx class, and next as her/his doctoral advisor. I would rank X in the top 5% of students I have advised in the past 10 years for her/his intellectual rigor and her/his strong initiative.Example closing sentences:I recommend X highly for your careful consideration.I have no doubt that X would be a strong asset to your program, and I am extremely pleased to recommend her/him.
第1段。简介。描述您的信件目的，并解释您与申请人的关系。第1次提及申请人时，请运用申请人的姓名全叫作（倘若申请人有PhD学位等，请加上头衔），之后以名字叫作呼申请人。用一两句话对申请人进行总体的概述。首句示例：我很高兴举荐[申请人的姓名]申请[公司名叫作]的[XX职位，或XX入学，或XX奖学金]。我写此信支持[XX]向/为[XX公司]的[XX]提出的申请。中间语句示例：XX是我实验室的一名科研生，她/他由于做研究的才华和受人尊敬的领导才可而格外明显。我第1次认识XX是由于她/他上了我教授的XX课，况且后来我作为了她/他的博士生导师。她/他才思缜密况且富有主动性，因此呢倘若将过去10年里我所指点过的学生排名，我将她/他排在前5%。结束语示例：我剧烈举荐您仔细思虑XX。我毫不可疑XX将作为您们项目中的重要一员，我非常高兴举荐她/他。
Paragraph 2. Discuss the applicant’s work in the lab. Do not hesitate to be specific in describing the research question(s), process, and results. What were the applicant’s unique contributions? What challenges and problems did the applicant face and how did they handle them? How did the applicant interact with you and others in the research group? What level of preparedness did the applicant have? Comment on the applicant’s competency with specialized equipment. Evaluate the applicant’s skills in research report writing. In what ways did the applicant really stand out and shine? Relate an anecdote by way of example. You may need more than one paragraph for this topic.
第2段。讨论申请人在实验室的工作。在描述科研问题、过程和结果时尽可能详细。申请人的独特贡献是什么？申请人面临过那些挑战和问题？他/她是怎样应对的？申请人是怎样与您和科研小组中的其他人互动的？申请人对该申请准备到何种程度？能够对申请人的专业设备运用能力，撰写科研报告的能力进行评估。申请人在那些方面真正脱颖而出？经过举例来讲明。这个主题可能需要撰写为多个段落。
Paragraph 3. Comment on the applicant’s scholarship. How did the applicant conduct themselves in class? What was the applicant’s level of engagement? Is there a memorable in-class or office-hour discussion you had with the applicant? Is there an outstanding paper or project you can comment on? If you have been able to see the applicant develop and grow as a student and researcher, you could describe that development.
第3段。对申请人学识的评估。申请人在课堂上表现怎样？参与程度怎样？您和申请者在课堂上或课后是不是有过什么令您难忘的讨论？有无优秀的论文或项目您能够评论？倘若您看到申请人做为一名学生和科研人员的成长过程，您能够描述一下这种发展。
Paragraph 4. Discuss the applicant’s activities and accomplishments in the department and in the professional arena. If the applicant was a graduate student instructor, comment on their teaching skills and interaction with students. Did the applicant attend conferences, present poster papers, participate in any competitions, or contribute to journal publications? Describe their role and unique contributions in these areas.
第4段。讨论申请人在院系和专业行业的活动和成就。倘若申请人是科研生导师，能够评论她们的教育技能和与学生的互动。申请人是不是参加过会议、做过海报展示、参加过什么竞赛或发布过期刊论文？描述她们在这些行业的功效和独特贡献。
Paragraph 5. If relevant, describe the applicant’s character and qualities using examples from areas outside of the field of study to underscore their potential for the position or fellowship. This could be an area to discuss significant volunteer work or special skills or talents.
第5段。倘若关联的话，经过科研行业以外的例子来描述申请人的性格和品质，以突显她们在该职位或奖学金方面的潜能。例如讨论重要的志愿者工作或特殊技能或才可。
Paragraph 6. Evaluate the applicant in relation to other graduate students in the same area. Where does this student rank, and for what strengths and qualities? Also discuss what others say about this applicant; for example, relate the opinions of other professors or the applicant’s peers.
第6段。经过与同一行业的其他科研生的比较来评定申请人。这个学生的排名怎样，优良和素质怎样？同期讨论其他人对该申请人的评估；例如，其他教授或申请人的朋友们有什么样的意见。
Paragraph 7. Closing. Give a final summation and reiterate your strong recommendation. How does all you have said about the applicant speak to their suitability for the fellowship and their potential to excel?
第7段。结语。最后总结并重申您的剧烈意见。您所说的关于申请者的一切都怎样说明她们多么适合该奖学金以及她们有什么样的潜能胜任？
Sincerely,[Your signature][Your full name][Your title, such as Professor of X]
真诚的，[您的签名][您的全名][您的头衔，例如X教授]
发表于 2024-9-5 05:41:45